I'm in a position where I can afford a second horse, (if any of you recall I had taken in a rescue but had to place her with a friend of mind that has retired her to the status of pampered pasture pet) and this mare came to my attention.

These aren't my pictures but were sent to me by the trainer. She has just come off the track, is 4 years old. 16.3hh. Hasn't had any injuries, no bad vices, a little hot from the track but nothing major. I'm thinking of going and checking her out. If I do get her, I would pasture her for the winter, with only feeding, grooming, etc no working, and start her in the spring.

I think she is going to look really good once she fills out a bit and matures a bit more. While her conformation isn't perfect (is there such thing as perfect?) I don't see anything that would prevent her from being a good riding horse.

I guess the big question is what do you plan on using her for? Then maybe responses can be tailored better for what you want to do with her.

All I pay my psychiatrist is cost of feed and hay, and he'll listen to me any day!

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